Thinking of transferring your current helper or hiring a helper who is currently still legally working with another employer? Different helper transfer conditions will apply depending on whether you’re hiring as a Malaysian or Expatriate employer. The criteria are listed below:

In order for a domestic helper hired by an Expatriate employer on an EP or RP-T to be legally transferred, the following conditions must be met:

1. Worker is 21-45 years old, with no restriction on her length of time working with her current employer in Malaysia
2. Worker must possess a legal work permit that is valid at the point of her intended job transfer in Malaysia
3. Worker’s current and new employer must both be Expatriates on an EP or RP-T
4. Worker’s current employer must be cooperative to the transfer and agrees to sign the relevant Immigration transfer paperwork

In order for a domestic helper hired by a Malaysian employer to be legally transferred, the following conditions must be met:

1. Worker is 21-45 years old, and must have worked for less than 1 year with her current employer in Malaysia
2. Worker must possess a legal work permit that is valid and still within her 1st permit year at the point of her intended job transfer in Malaysia
3. Worker’s current and new employer must both be Malaysians
4. Worker’s current employer must be cooperative to the transfer and agrees to sign the relevant Immigration transfer paperwork in person at the Immigration Office

If you’ve identified a domestic helper who is already in Malaysia and are intending to hire her, you’ll need to confirm that she can be legally transferred to you. Please do not hesitate to contact Pinkcollar if you require assistance for a complimentary consultation.